The area around Kyoto Station is a very convenient place for shopping and sightseeing. also, Hifumi Ryokan is a just 5-minute walk from Kyoto Central Station Exit. The facilities in Ryokan are a little old and the public baths are a bit inconvenient, but the staffs were very friendly and the ryokan's meal (kaiseki) was fantastic. add, if you visit Kyoto with your kids, I strongly recommend visiting the Kyoto railway museum.